Store Worker

Store Worker

Serve as the Store Worker in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of store worker duties involved in the handling, marking, preparing, and maintaining of stock levels of grocery items. Usually works in an assigned department within the store (e.g., grocery, produce, meat, etc.), but may also perform rotational assignments within all departments.

Responsibilities include :

• Maintaining adequate stock of resale items.
• Identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, and out-of-date merchandise.
• Receiving, supplies, equipment, and resale items.
• Operating a computer system that calculates and marks prices, and determines weights of merchandise.
• Transporting items to shelving and display areas.

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Qualifications :

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and / or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured.

Examples of qualifying experience :

Physical requirements :

You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

Applicable supporting documents from the list below :

Veterans Preference. VEOA eligibility : You must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other acceptable documentation.

Military Spouse Preference. Submit (1) the Self-Certification Checklist and (2) proof of marriage to the military service member (e.g., marriage certificate, marriage license), and (3) a copy of the military service member's PCS orders.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) : In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility.

ICTAP eligibility. Submit (1) a copy of your agency specific ICTAP eligibility notice or a copy of your separation personnel action form and (2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and (3) a copy of your most recent SF 50 or agency notification of personnel action showing your current position, grade level, and duty location.

Education : You may not use education to qualify.

Additional Information :

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and / or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.

The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years.

Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible.

Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326.

The following may result in a rating of ineligible :

Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility / eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility / eligibilities. HR does not select or change your eligibility / eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility / eligibilibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.